Man arrested after chase in pillowcase burglaries

Anne Arundel County police arrested a man in connection with burglaries involving a pillowcase.

Police said they were called to the area of Thornton and Gillespie streets in Baltimore around 11:20 a.m. on Aug. 13 because of a stolen car. When officers tried to stop the car, a man bailed out and ran.

Police caught the man, identified as Robert Emala Jr., 30, and searched the vehicle. Police said they confirmed the vehicle was stolen and they found electronics, jewelry and coins inside.

Detectives said they believe Emala used a pillowcase to hold property taken from houses. Police said they matched some of the items to reports of burglaries.